Crown Royal Players’ Championship: Playoffs Update

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Crown Royal Players’ Championship: Playoffs Update

The Crown Royal Players’ Championship is entering an exciting phase as playoff spots are being finalized. This prestigious event is part of the Grand Slam of Curling series and showcases the best curling talent from around the globe.

Current Playoff Picture

With preliminary rounds coming to a close, the competition has intensified. Here’s a breakdown of the teams advancing in both the men’s and women’s divisions:

Men’s Division

Team Kyle Waddell: Undefeated with a record of 3-2-0-0, securing 13 points and a bye to the semifinals after a nail-biting 7-6 shootout win against Team Whyte.
Team Xu Xiaoming: Qualified for playoffs for the first time in the Grand Slam, finishing with a record of 3-1-0-1 and 11 points.
Team Yannick Schwaller: Achieved playoff qualification with 10 points and a record of 3-0-1-0.

Several teams are vying for the remaining playoff spots, including:

Team Joël Retornaz (2-1-1-1, 9 points)
Team Ross Whyte (2-0-2-0, 8 points)
Team Bruce Mouat (2-1-0-1, 8 points)
Team Matt Dunstone (1-2-0-1, 7 points)
Team John Shuster (2-0-0-2, 6 points)

Eliminated from playoff contention are Teams Daniel Casper, Mike McEwen, Brad Jacobs, and Niklas Edin.

Women’s Division

Team Silvana Tirinzoni: Secured her playoff position with a 7-3 victory over Team Yoshimura, finishing with 11 points and a record of 3-1-0-0.
Team Eun-ji Gim: Qualified due to process of elimination, ending with a record of 3-0-0-1 and 9 points.
Team Tabitha Peterson: Also clinched a playoff spot, concluding with a record of 2-1-1-0, and 9 points.

Teams still in contention for the final playoff spots include:

Team Satsuki Fujisawa (2-1-0-2, 8 points)
Team Rachel Homan (2-0-0-2, 6 points)
Team Kerri Einarson (2-0-0-2, 6 points)
Team Anna Hasselborg (1-1-1-2, 6 points)
Others with 6 points: Team Ikue Kitazawa, Team Sayaka Yoshimura
Team Xenia Schwaller (1-0-2-1, 5 points)
Team Isabella Wranå (1-1-0-2, 5 points)

Team Momoha Tabata has been eliminated from the women’s division.

Draw Schedule and Results

Here are the results from today’s draws:

Draw 12:

Xu defeated Edin 8-7
Waddell won against Whyte 7-6 (shootout)
Einarson triumphed over Kitazawa 6-3
Fujisawa edged Peterson 5-4 (shootout)

Draw 13:

Tirinzoni defeated Yoshimura 7-4
Homan won against Hasselborg 9-5
Shuster beat Casper 7-3
Dunstone triumphed over Retornaz 9-6

Upcoming Draws:

Draw 14: 5 p.m. ET
Draw 15: 9 p.m. ET

About the Tournament

The Crown Royal Players’ Championship is the fifth and final event of the Grand Slam of Curling season. It features 12 elite men’s and women’s teams, divided into two pools for round-robin play. The best six teams proceed to the playoffs, with the top two earning byes to the semifinals.

This event promises high-stakes action as teams battle for the coveted championship title this weekend. Follow live updates and results on El-Balad for the latest thrilling moments in curling.